Electric Vs. Manual: Yarn Winder Showdown!

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[@tawalker67]

Thank you for your review that review saved me a lot of money I like my knit pics and my Starwood

[@dianef108]

Try putting a rubber band over your yarn end on the shaft after slipping it into the slot, if the slot has widened over time.

[@DOSBoxMom]

I had never heard of this electric yarn winder until I spotted it all over the "yarn winder" pages on Amazon today. Thanks for the candid in-depth review!

[@crochetvision]

You're Welcome! Same here. They are something new. When I bought my original one a few years ago they weren't a thing so I had to try it.

[@Jennlikestocrochet]

Thanks for the reminder that my Stanwood is better than the shiny new thing that I almost impulse bought just because it is electric. And now I need to cake some yarn, lol

[@crochetvision]

You’re welcome! 💕 yay Stanwood 💕

[@nanapapaikenberry8476]

Love your honesty ❤️ ♥️ 💕

[@darlinebryant8289]

I have one and I love mine. Everyone is entitled to the opinions

[@redredwine1277]

You’re excellent reviewer! I watched the entire video. My passion is knitting and I give away my stash to thrift stores and friends. Thank you👌🏽God Bless

[@crochetvision]

Thank you so much 💕

[@Maigypie]

I splurged and got me a stanwood for my birthday. I love it!

[@crochetvision]

I’m so happy you love it!

[@jeanneroser9762]

I have this. Works great for my 6 wt yarn. Love it❤

[@crochetvision]

It was too loose for me and what I would need it for. I’m glad you like it!

[@ChristiJHutchins]

@Sarah, Hi! I came across your video. First time viewer. I really liked the purple yarn from your Michael's yarn haul.

[@bxgal347]

I would send it back hell yes!! Great video!! Tfs🎉❤

[@crochetvision]

I did🤦🏼‍♀️

[@HotPawsCreations]

I simply disagree with you. I love this winder using a bit of hand tension and it winds beautifully. I have a Stanward as well. Sorry you don’t like it.

[@crochetvision]

This is the most polite disagreement I have ever received. Thank you so much for sharing in a polite way. I really appreciate your time and opinion and I'm glad it works well for you! I wish everyone who cares to share their opinions would do so in such a polite manner as you.

[@dianeharrington1103]

You have to tighten the spring and then you will get a tighter ball I have one and I love it

[@mayrainman]

Thank you for your candid review. I just bought the Stanwood and waiting at the window for the delivery truck like a kid waiting to go to the circus. Watching you, I said, OMG that's me when you were pulling all the twists out of the e-winder cake. Whew. I returned the similar e-winder yesterday and applied $20 to my credit for the purchase of the Stanwood. If I gotta hold the tension on the e-winder, I want it tight and no interior twists that I was getting and spending a few hours untwisting. I was winding the e-cake a 2nd time for perfection. Nope all twists inside. I'm so glad I found your video and I've also discovered Stanwood is highly "5" rated wherever it is sold. Heading to your website to check your other sage advice.

[@crochetvision]

Aww thank you so much! I did a ton of research before buying the Stanwood because it is so pricey but it has been worth every penny. I’m so glad you got yours! Let me know how you like it!! 💕

[@lighthearteddesigns5493]

I love the Stanwood

[@crochetvision]

It’s the best💕

[@christophpenny1457]

Well that saved me from wasting my money, i will stick to my temu one i have to do by hand xx thanks again

[@oliviag.1220]

the way the 7 weight yarn immediately flew out of the middle, right after you complimented how it stays😂

[@crochetvision]

Immediately after I said a word hahaha oops

[@Momma_of_4boys]

When I start a ball I do a slip knot and one of those cheap colorful plastic stitch markers in it to always know that’s the start of the center pull. The slip knot also keeps it from sliding out of my stanwood. Thought that it might help you.

[@crochetvision]

Oh! That’s a great idea!! I think I might have to try that! Thank you for sharing!

[@lllindend]

If You’re getting a a “Rope Burn” on you hand - wear a light weight glove that the yarns will slide thru maybe?

[@torres-314]

I love the concept of this video! It was so interesting to watch. You know I love me a good yarn cake ☺️ I agree that the manual winder is far superior to the automatic one.

[@crochetvision]

Far superior. I didn't want that to be the case. But it was

[@tracylg13]

I wonder if you turn it on full speed if it would wind tighter? I prefer the tighter cake too. Wonder if you some how cut out a circle(about the size of an old 45 size record) and put over the base to make it wider if that would let more yarn cake up without going into the gears. But then again a lot to go through when you can get the Starwood that handles better. 🥰

[@bxgal347]

I’m sticking to my regular yarn winder. They definitely need to improve these electric ones

[@dianeharrington1103]

You need to tighten the spring 34:10

[@crochetvision]

I wish there had been better directions with it to tell me that when I was using it 😭

[@carolthiele190]

New to loom knitting and wonder what the benefits of rewinding yarn?

[@jaridncourtneymccarty7141]

Yes more yarn winder

[@crochetvision]

I'll try my best to do some more soon

[@Maple_Slays]

I just bought my first yarn winder today. It's manual and people said it was great. If anyone has any tips, please let me know!

[@Minaj_the_ninja]

They have a ashford electric winder it’s a bit expensive it’s 550$ but it’s well worth the investment especially if you are winding yarn often , it has a actual tension winner I would compare it to the Stan wood hand cranks . They come out just as tight and compacted as the hand cranker

[@crochetvision]

Do you know the name of it? I'm very interested

[@autumnmiller9225]

​@crochetvision it's called the Ashford e-ball winder. They are made in New Zealand. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and my joints dislocate easily, so a couple of years ago for Christmas, a group of my friends all pitched in and bought me one to save the wear and tear and trauma on my joints. It works very well. Before then I didn't even know they existed. There's a video here on KZbin about how to hold the yarn with it and get it started if you want to see it in action.

[@Cdees57]

If like a sewing machine your yarn should go under and around your tensioner. Then up to the feeder. Ive thought about getting one but i rarely cake my yarn anymore. If i get another winder it'll probably be a Stanwood.

[@crochetvision]

I love love love the Stanwood

[@luvablelisa601]

I like the hand crank one better they seem tighter

[@crochetvision]

I agree

[@AB-nk7qu]

Sorry you’ve gotten such nasty comments, some people don’t know how to express their opinion in a kind way. That said, I had a similar experience to you the first time I used mine because I was expecting to tension mine as I have to with my crappy hand winder. I do love it now, I find that the middle speed is the best for my yarn. Hope youre able to troubleshoot yours and enjoy it!

[@crochetvision]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you 💕

[@dianeharrington1103]

Tighten your spring

[@robinbeeman2629]

Instructions say there is a screw to adjust the tension. Read to the end of book for the faqs.

[@crochetvision]

There were no faq's at the end of my book. I looked over and over. I wish there was.

[@debbieward-crochet]

I will keep my Stanwood 10 oz. This one hurts my head!

[@crochetvision]

Yes the Stanwood is the best!

[@mrsbrekke1]

I feel like a big part of the density has to do with the angle of the center piece

[@crochetvision]

I would have to agree with you

[@mrsbrekke1]

Man I wish I watched this before I ordered mine

[@crochetvision]

I’m sorry 💕

[@tonnasaunders1980]

There's definitely a noise difference between the two. The stanwood is a nicer sound. There is also a degree of interactivity. Like the electric one looks boring and easily screws up with knots and tension, whereas the stanwood you are involved and it keeps you engaged plus you can fix those issues as you go. Plus the drag on the electric one when it would slow down and try to strip its gears was anxiety inducing.

[@crochetvision]

Thank you! Yes. It was very anxiety inducing overall.

[@robinbeeman2629]

I love mine and it always stops at a knot.

[@crochetvision]

I'm glad you like it! It just was not for me!

[@Desaundrea]

The weird noise and slow down at max speed is because YOU’RE holding the yarn too tight feeding in. Your tension is at odds with the winder’s mechanics. Then you let the purple FLOP around on the floor, causing gapping. You have problems but it is all user error 🤷🏽‍♀️💯

[@AB-nk7qu]

The yarn on the floor does not always cause gapping. Source: I own this exact machine and often wind with the ball on the floor. You could try not to be an ass when expressing your opinion.

[@Desaundrea]

@@AB-nk7qu IF I WERE being an ass she would have known it. And you show your self to be an ass by your comment. 🤨 You could have just left it at “ I own this machine….” But you felt the need to insult me when I insulted no one 🧐 Quality human you are, and it shows 😏

[@jaridncourtneymccarty7141]

I think hand crack is so much better then the electric any day I know it more work. It funny when the yarn flew by off of it your face . I would be return that get my money back on it. It not save space if any thing take up to much space. Feel like. I don't like it so Squishi and not tight at all

[@crochetvision]

I thought that was funny too haha I really didn't want that to be the case but it didn't help

[@jeanbeaudreault2458]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maried914]

The problem is not the winder. It's you!!

[@crochetvision]

Thank you so much for your comment

[@jeanneroser9762]

U started the winder way too fast….of course it flew off. Oh well. Yes u need to guide it. It winds the big yarn great! Sorry u don’t like it. Many do!!

[@jaridncourtneymccarty7141]

The electric on suck

[@crochetvision]

It's not the best

[@maried914]

You are doing it way too fast, and not doing the center pu,, properly

[@crochetvision]

Thank you so much for your comment

[@Maple_Slays]

she did the center pull in the pink Bernat blanket correctly; it's just pulling the yarn end from the middle.

[@bonniebunting6415]

You didn’t put the rubber band on. That is why it flew off. Not everyone can afford a Stanwood. Not impressed with you.

[@terraleesnow]

If you're not impressed with her, why did you take the time to watch her video and comment? Also, she never says that everyone can afford it, she RECCOMENDS it.

[@Lonelyjibo]

She compared two similarly priced popular yarn winders. No one asked for your nasty comment Nessarose. Not impressed with you.

[@crochetvision]

What rubber band? There isn’t anything in the directions for one. I simply compared the two machines that are close in price. I never said anyone had to buy either. The machines aren’t a need for anyone… you can ball your yarn by hand for free. Not sure what you’re not impressed with but I’m not impressed with the rudeness in your comment.

[@jlklbr56]

Thanks for such a thorough review, Sarah! 🩵🧶🩵